Overview
- Bloodstock Open Air will return to Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent from August 6 to 9, 2026 to mark its 25th anniversary
- Lamb of God, Slaughter To Prevail and Judas Priest will headline the Ronnie James Dio main stage on Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively
- Sophie Lancaster Stage will host headliners Cryptopsy, Wednesday 13, Leprous and Carpenter Brut, while the second stage roster features the return of Nevermore alongside 200 Stab Wounds, Shining, The Hell, Heavysaurus and Black Spiders
- Sepultura will appear on the main stage as part of their final farewell tour
- The Heavy Metal Truants cycling initiative will conclude its 175-mile ride at Bloodstock to raise funds for children’s charities